Barony

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT ranks 2665th out of 3717 tested combos in Barony, placing it in the lower half of the database for this roguelike title. That ranking is heavily influenced by the game's modest hardware demands, where the CPU and GPU combo’s standing reflects a system that is competent but not exceptional for this specific workload. The data shows a configuration that delivers playable frame rates across all tested resolutions, but the percentile positioning suggests that many other components achieve higher performance in this game, likely due to Barony’s reliance on single-threaded performance and the GPU’s mid-range positioning. The combo’s rank of 2665 means roughly 71.7% of all tested configurations outperform it, which is a meaningful statistic for understanding where this pairing sits in the broader hardware landscape. The measured FPS results across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolution indicate that the system is well-balanced, but the overall ranking is dragged down by the GPU’s 70th percentile standing among all GPUs and the CPU’s 77th percentile among all CPUs, both of which are solid but not top-tier scores.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2665 out of 3717 tested systems is a clear indicator that this configuration is not optimized for Barony, despite delivering functional performance. The ranking percentile translates to roughly the 28.3rd percentile, meaning the vast majority of tested combos achieve higher scores in this game. This is surprising given that the component-level benchmarks are respectable — the CPU ranks in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU ranks in the 70th percentile among all GPUs. The discrepancy suggests that Barony’s performance profile does not align perfectly with the strengths of these components. The game, being a roguelike with procedural generation and relatively simple graphics, likely benefits more from high single-threaded CPU performance than from raw multi-core throughput or GPU compute power. The Intel Core i5-13400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, has a strong single-thread score of 960 in 3DMark’s single-thread test, but the game’s engine may not fully utilize the multi-threaded capabilities. The RX 6600 XT, while capable, is not a top-tier GPU, and its 8 GB of VRAM is adequate but not excessive for modern titles. When compared to the nearest rivals for the CPU, the i5-13400F’s average benchmark score of 25292 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284, a 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25201, a 0.4% delta), indicating that the CPU is in a tight performance cluster. For the GPU, the RX 6600 XT’s average score of 24442 is close to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 (24277, a 0.7% delta for the rival) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (24170, a 1.1% delta for the rival), which shows that the GPU is also in a competitive range. The combination of these two mid-tier components results in a system that is neither a top performer nor a weak one, but the 2665th rank specifically for Barony suggests that the game’s engine or workload characteristics do not favor this particular pairing.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT plays a crucial role in determining the frame rates observed in Barony, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for this game’s texture and geometry demands. The base clock of 1968 MHz, boost clock of 2589 MHz, and game clock of 2359 MHz are all moderate, and the GPU’s 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units allow it to handle the rendering loads at 1080p and 1440p with ease. The GPU’s process node of 7 nm and transistor count of 11,060 million indicate a modern design, but its 160 W TDP and PCIe 4.0 x8 interface are typical for a mid-range card. In the benchmark results, the GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 16461 places it in the 70th percentile among all GPUs, which is a solid but not outstanding performance. The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 with a score of 24277 (a 0.7% delta for the rival, meaning the RX 6600 XT is 0.7% faster), the Intel Arc A350M with a score of 24647 (a 0.8% delta for the rival, meaning the RX 6600 XT is 0.8% slower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER with a score of 24170 (a 1.1% delta for the rival, meaning the RX 6600 XT is 1.1% faster). These deltas are all within a single percentage point, showing that the RX 6600 XT is in a very tight performance band. In Barony, the GPU’s VRAM capacity of 8 GB is not a limiting factor at any tested resolution, as the game’s textures are relatively simple. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU handles 1080p with average frame rates from 131 FPS at Ultra settings to 286 FPS at Low settings, indicating that the GPU is not the bottleneck at this resolution. At 1440p, the average frame rates range from 83 FPS at Ultra to 181 FPS at Low, showing a predictable drop as resolution increases. At 4K, the average frame rates drop to 43 FPS at Ultra and 94 FPS at Low, which indicates that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor at the highest resolution, but it still manages to produce playable frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling in Barony reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound workload. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS at High settings drops from 183 FPS to 115 FPS, a reduction of 68 FPS or approximately 37%. This drop is substantial and indicates that the GPU is being pushed harder at 1440p, but the frame rates remain well above playable thresholds. From 1440p to 4K, the average FPS at High settings drops from 115 FPS to 60 FPS, a reduction of 55 FPS or approximately 48%, showing an even steeper decline. This steep drop at 4K suggests that the GPU’s rendering capabilities are being taxed significantly, and the RX 6600 XT is approaching its limits at this resolution. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings shows an overall drop from 183 FPS to 60 FPS, which is a reduction of 123 FPS or roughly 67%. This large drop indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s performance is less affected by resolution changes. At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 286 FPS at 1080p drops to 181 FPS at 1440p (a 105 FPS drop, or 37%) and then to 94 FPS at 4K (an 87 FPS drop, or 48%). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings suggests that the GPU’s workload scales linearly with the number of pixels, which is expected for a game that is not heavily CPU-bound. The Medium settings show a similar trend, with 213 FPS at 1080p, 134 FPS at 1440p, and 70 FPS at 4K, representing drops of 37% and 48% respectively. The Ultra settings follow the same pattern, with 131 FPS at 1080p, 83 FPS at 1440p, and 43 FPS at 4K. The fact that the percentage drops are nearly identical across all settings indicates that the resolution scaling is consistent and that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The data also shows that the CPU is not a limiting factor, as the frame rates at 1080p are extremely high, exceeding 280 FPS at Low settings, which would require a capable CPU to maintain.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Barony provides a detailed look at how the Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT perform across a range of resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system delivers exceptional performance. At Low settings, the average FPS is 286, which is an extremely high frame rate that would satisfy even the most demanding esports players. The Medium settings average 213 FPS, with a minimum of 181 FPS and a maximum of 245 FPS, showing consistent performance with no major dips. The High settings average 183 FPS, which is still more than enough for smooth gameplay. The Ultra settings average 131 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for a smooth experience. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the GPU is not the bottleneck, and the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates. At 2560x1440, the performance drops are noticeable but the system remains highly playable. Low settings average 181 FPS, which is a reduction of 105 FPS compared to 1080p, but still very high. Medium settings average 134 FPS, with a minimum of 114 FPS and a maximum of 155 FPS, showing that the frame rates are still stable. High settings average 115 FPS, which is a solid result for 1440p gaming. Ultra settings average 83 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, but the drop from 131 FPS at 1080p is significant. At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the system begins to struggle, but it still delivers playable frame rates. Low settings average 94 FPS, which is respectable for 4K gaming. Medium settings average 70 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS, showing that the frame rate can dip to the edge of playability. High settings average 60 FPS, which is exactly at the threshold for smooth gameplay, but the lack of a minimum FPS value suggests that there may be occasional dips below this level. Ultra settings average 43 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in a less smooth experience. The data shows that the system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can maintain high frame rates across all settings, while 4K gaming is only viable at Low or Medium settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU’s cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. These specifications are typical for a mid-range desktop processor, and the CPU’s performance in synthetic benchmarks confirms its capabilities. In 3DMark’s single-thread test, the CPU scores 960, which is a measure of its ability to handle single-threaded workloads, a critical factor for Barony’s roguelike gameplay where the game logic and AI may be single-threaded. The multi-threaded scores are also strong, with 3DMark’s 16-thread test scoring 7314 and the max-threads test scoring 7307, showing that the CPU can handle multi-threaded workloads effectively. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 22604 and the single-core score is 3191, which are solid results. The CPU’s PassMark multi-thread score of 25032 and single-thread score of 3634 further confirm its performance. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 25292 places it in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, which is a good result. The nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with a score of 25284 (a 0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 with a score of 25362 (a 0.3% delta for the rival, meaning the i5-13400F is 0.3% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D with a score of 25365 (a 0.3% delta for the rival, meaning the i5-13400F is 0.3% slower). These deltas are all within 0.5%, indicating that the CPU is in a very competitive performance tier. In Barony, the CPU’s role is to handle the game’s logic, which includes procedural generation, AI, and physics calculations. The measured FPS data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution, as the frame rates are consistently high at 1080p and only drop as resolution increases, which is a GPU-bound pattern. The CPU’s boost clock of 4.60 GHz is likely sufficient to handle the single-threaded aspects of the game, and the 16 threads provide ample multi-threading capability for any background tasks.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the resolution and the desired frame rate target. At 1920x1080, the system can easily handle Ultra settings, which average 131 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold. The High settings average 183 FPS, and the Medium settings average 213 FPS, so any setting is viable at this resolution. For the best visual quality without sacrificing performance, Ultra settings are recommended at 1080p, as the frame rates remain high. At 2560x1440, the Ultra settings average 83 FPS, which is still above 60 FPS, but the margin is smaller. The High settings average 115 FPS, which provides a more comfortable buffer. For the best experience at 1440p, High settings are recommended, as they offer a good balance between visual fidelity and performance, with an average FPS of 115 and no reported minimum FPS, indicating consistent performance. The Medium settings average 134 FPS, but the visual quality reduction may not be worth the extra 19 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates at higher settings. The Ultra settings average 43 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and would result in a less smooth experience. The High settings average 60 FPS, which is exactly at the threshold, but the lack of a minimum FPS value suggests that there may be dips below this level. The Medium settings average 70 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS, showing that the frame rate is more stable and stays above the 60 FPS threshold. The Low settings average 94 FPS, which is the highest at this resolution. For 4K gaming, Medium settings are recommended, as they provide an average FPS of 70 and a minimum of 60 FPS, ensuring that the experience remains smooth even during demanding scenes. The Low settings offer a higher average FPS but with a significant reduction in visual quality. The data shows that the system is most comfortable at 1080p and 1440p, where it can run at Ultra or High settings respectively, while at 4K, Medium settings provide the best balance. The overall recommendation is to prioritize High or Ultra settings at 1080p, High settings at 1440p, and Medium settings at 4K to achieve the best experience per the measured rows.